jefe Synonyms & Antonyms
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Jefe as a Noun
1
An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where that person is Hispanic or of Mexican descent.
2
A boss in a business, company, or other organization.
Word Forms & Grammar
jefe (plural jefes)
Origin of Jefe
Borrowed from Spanish jefe (“leader, boss”), from Old French chief, from Latin caput. Doublet of chief, chef, caput, and head.
Jefe: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where… |
| Plural | jefes |